Barnes' court date pushed back until after Finals
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Matt Barnes' court case for misdemeanor assault has been pushed back until late June to ensure the Warriors small forward is active for the postseason.
"I have reason to believe my client will be playing in the NBA Finals," Barnes' lawyer Alex Spiro told ESPN's Ian Begley.
Barnes reportedly turned himself in to the NYPD last month on misdemeanor assault charges, but maintains his innocence after he was accused of choking a woman and punching a man in a New York nightclub on Dec. 5.
The 36-year-old was signed by Golden State earlier this week after being waived by the Sacramento Kings just days earlier. The 13-year veteran is averaging 7.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 55 games this season.